Brian Gibbs

Brian Gibbs

As a Man Thinketh, by James Allen

Described by Allen as "A book that will help you to help yourself", "A pocket companion for thoughtful people", and "A book on the power and right application of thought" -- wikipedia.

sobriety

Priority request: the state of being free of the effects of drugs and alcohol.

Is That All There Is? by Peggy Lee

Request: The mature spiritual aspirant is one who has explored the ego’s options and false promises of happiness. The ego’s final song, after examination, is represented by a famous singer’s poignant song, “Is That All There Is?” -- David R. Hawkins.

effect: removing social media under 200...

...in your personal life. By request.

Loreena McKennitt (music)

Energy of music. Sample...

escapism

"the tendency to seek distraction and relief from unpleasant realities, especially by seeking entertainment or engaging in fantasy" -- Google dictionary.

laughing (energy)

Innate energy of laughing, on average.

"one can only go as high as they have been low"

From "Transcending the Levels of Consciousness."

"Your room is an externalization of your mind"

From a video short (see here) with Jordan Peterson. Request: Should I clean up?

social worker (occupation)

Social workers held about 751,900 jobs in 2023 -- Brave AI. Request: I wonder If it is in the 200s or 300s. Also an important profession that helps many people.

energy to "bless them that curse you"

Matthew 5:44: "But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you."

Bhairava

In Shaivism, he is a powerful manifestation, or avatar, of Shiva -- wikipedia.

“Faith without works is dead”

Request: A common saying in Alcoholics Anonymous.

Good Energy, by Casey Means

The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health. Request: Our ability to prevent and reverse these conditions - and feel incredible today - is under our control and simpler than we think.

from ACIM Lesson 45: "God is the Mind with which I think."

Priority request: I guess this has been a personal favorite of mine thus far. At least, it seemed to hit home more than the others, in this case.